ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
(FOOTPATHS No. 11 & 18, WELCOMBE)
TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC ORDER 2026
NOTICE is hereby given that Devon County Council has made the above titled order.
From: Monday 6th April 2026
To: Monday 5th October 2026
No persons shall proceed on the sections of the affected paths except for access to land or premises on or adjacent to those lengths of paths. The order will continue in force for a period not exceeding six months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner.
Public rights of way affected:
FOOTPATHS No. 11 & 18, Welcombe – The paths will be closed from its northern end from the road, the western end from the road and south end from the green lane.
Welcombe Footpaths 11 & 18 temporary closure map
There is no alternative route.
The closure is necessary due to a damaged bridge caused by a large fallen oak tree.
Further information may be obtained by contacting Public Rights of Way on 0345 155 1004.
Dated: 26 March 2026
Meg Booth
Director of Climate Change, Environment and Transport
Public Rights of Way
Great Moor House
Bittern Road
Sowton
Exeter
EX2 7NL